BKS Iyengar

Astadala Yogamala (Volume 1)

This first volume of Astadala Yogamala is a unique book. It is part of a large project being undertaken to gather all the material in the form of lectures, articles, interviews, question & answer sessions, and teaching courses that have been given by Yogacharya BKS Iyengar. The works have undergone extensive editing all of which has been overseen by BKS Iyengar, bringing the wealth of his extensive experience to the subject. This volume, as well as all the future volumes, will be of immense value to all students and practitioners of yoga.

Astadala Yogamala (Volume 2)

This second volume of the collected works of BKS Iyengar contains the distillation of thought born from the long standing sadhana of BKS Iyengar.

Astadala Yogamala (Volume 3)

Articles, lectures and messages by BKS Iyengar. Cornucopia of topics: practice, therapeutics, ayurveda, teaching, schools, sports, and more.

Basic Guidelines for Teachers of Yoga

By BKS Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar. Based on the Teachers Training for the Preliminary Course taught at RIMYI. The Iyengars have specified that the sale of this book is limited to Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers & Teachers-in-Training.

Light on Astanga Yoga

This latest publication by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar was released in July 1999. Like all of Guruji's works, this book resonates his clarity and precision in his constant endeavour to make us understand the science of yoga. The book commences with the basics - how the science of yoga originated; how man's understanding and accordingly his definitions of yoga changed vis a vis the era he was born in; and then, Guruji begins his exposition on yoga is restraint of the sorrows of the consciousness (Yogah dukha vritti niroddha) for the man of the 20th and 21st centuries. He explains the root cause of sorrow - desires and afflictions - and how man tries to be free of it. He makes us realise our own weaknesses - how our thoughts and actions are distorted with our limited understanding, lack of knowledge and fluctuating intelligence. He then explains consciousness, types of consciousness and how they are tainted by afflictions. This marks the introduction of Asthanga Yoga. According to Guruji, although Asthanga Yoga seems a small part of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, it covers the microcosm of man and the macrocosm of the Universe. Thus, begins the heart of "Light on Asthanga Yoga" where the reader is made to understand each of the eight aspects with great lucidity. Contemporary analogies, tabulations and sketches make it easy for the reader to grasp this complex subject. It is a very apt rendition of Patanjali's Asthanga Yoga for the reader of the modern era. (Text from www.bksiyengar.com)

Light on Pranayama

The Light on Pranayama is a worthy companion and sequel to the Light on Yoga. The book is practical and thorough guide for all those wish to learn the art of pranayama. The book discusses the respiratory system from the point of view of modern anatomy and ancient yoga texts. The 14 basic types of pranayama are analyzed in such a way as to offer the reader a programme of 82 carefully graded stages from the simplest breathing patterns to the most advanced. The stages have been tabulated for easy reference. It also describes the difficulties and dangers that one may encounter during pranayama practice. This book is published in the following languages - English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Hindi, Marathi & Kannada.

Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Sage Patanjali was the first to systematically codify the ancient science of Yoga into 196 terse aphorisms (sutras about 2000 years ago. These sutras are the most profound study of the human psyche where Patanjali describes the enigma of human existence. He shows how through the practice of yoga we can transform ourselves; gain mastery over the mind and emotions; overcome obstacles to our spiritual evolution. Light on Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a unique edition which contains a new translation and commentary by Yogacharya BKS Iyengar who has enriched the text with the wealth of his own wisdom and experience on the subject. The book is of immense value to students of Indian philosophy as well as practitioners of Yoga. This book has been published in - English & German.

Light on Yoga

This guide to yoga is the magnum opus of yoga which was first published in 1965 in English. This "Bible" of yoga has now seen several reprints and has been translated in many languages. It has been called the "fullest, most practical and best illustrated book on the subject" running into 550 pages with more than 600 illustrations It starts with the explanation on "What is Yoga ?" and then goes on to explain in intricate details on how to perform more than 200 postures. It also introduces pranayamas, bandhas and kriyas. First published in English in 1968, the book is now translated in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada among the Indian languages and in the following foreign languages French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Ukranian, Japanese & Korean.

The Art of Yoga

Art of Yoga is an expression of the Yogacharya BKS Iyengar's artistic interpretation of the body, mind and soul. The large photographs in this volume with very apt quotes focuses the attention of the practitioner and enables him to observe in detail the action of the muscles, the holding of the joints, the spacing of the limbs, the movements of the skin and finally the way all these integrate, transmitting expressions of delicate balance and comfort, grace and poise, charm and beauty. The book is a visual delight and an aesthetic experience. This book has been published in - English, Japanese & Persian.

The Illustrated Light on Yoga

The Illustrated Light on Yoga is a straight forward and comprehensive introduction for the beginner the acknowledged expert on the subject. Illustrated throughout with 150 photographs carefully positioned in the relevant part of the text for easy reference. It includes: an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Yoga; detailed description of 57 key postures; techniques for stilling the mind through pranayama; a 35 week course progressing from beginner to intermediate level; a ful glossary of yoga terms. This book has been published in - English, Bengali & Spanish.